Carrie Derr
SLM 521
September 27, 2003
The purpose of this bibliography is to provide a list of websites that may be helpful when teaching a unit on the country of Kenya.
Map of Kenya. Kenya is located in East Africa with a portion of it extending to the coast. This site displays a detailed map of Kenya, providing also the bordering countries. Mountains are shown in detail and the towns and cities are clearly labeled with main roads marked.
Date visited: September 27, 2003
http://www.sas.upenn.edu/African_Studies/CIA_Maps/Kenya_19849.gif
Profile of Kenya. This site contains general information related to location, population, climate, the capital (Nairobi), currency, trade and a brief description of the government.
Date visited: September 27, 2003
http://www.mbendi.co.za/land/af/ke/p0005.htm
Kenya. This site provides more detailed information on other cities in Kenya (Ex: Mombasa) as well as economical issues, government structure and recent events.
Date visited: September 27, 2003
http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0107678.html
Languages of Kenya. Kenya is a country with over 40 different ethnic groups. As a result, some variations of language will occur. This site provides a language map and description of the various languages spoken in Kenya.
Date visited: September 27, 2003
http://www.ethnologue.com/show_country.asp?name=Kenya
Kenyans. There are many different ethnic groups in Kenya, each with their own dialect. This site provides a description of the major tribal groups, as well as some statistics-population, life expectancy, etc. Several links are provided for those interested in more information about the different ethnic groups.
Date visited: September 27, 2003
http://www.kenyaweb.com/people/index.html
People and Culture. This site contains general information about each of the major tribes of Kenya as well as a brief description of religion and music.
Date visited: September 27, 2003
http://www.africaguide.com/country/kenya/culture.htm
History. This site provides the background of Kenya’s history with a time chart for graphic representation. Early settlements are explored, the struggle for independence, the early government, heroes of Kenya, and the such.
http://www.kenyaweb.com/history/introduction/index.html
More History. This site provides additional extensive history on the country-its origins and the events leading up to its eventual independence in 1963.
Date visited: September 27, 2003
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/africa/kenya/history.htm
Political Parties. This page contains a description of the various political parties of Kenya. Included are: NARC, New KANU, Ford People Coalition, Safina and Social Democratic Party. Provides links for further information.
Date visited: September 27, 2003
http://www.kenyaelections2002.org/politicalparties/index.asp
Democratic Party. This site details the mission and commitments of the democratic party of Kenya. It provides an organization chart, election statistics, head office and branch office descriptions.
Date visited: September 27, 2003
http://www.dp-kenya.org/about.shtml
NARC. The NARC is the National Rainbow Coalition. This page provides a description of the NARC’s policies, history, party structure, etc.
Date visited: September 27, 2003
http://www.narc-kenya.org/
Menus and Recipes. This site contains information on the recipes Kenyans use to prepare their meals. It provides a description on the proper etiquette of serving a Kenyan dinner and presenting a dinner to a Kenyan.
Date visited: September 27, 2003
http://www.sas.upenn.edu/African_Studies/Cookbook/Kenya.html
Music. This site provides extensive information on the music of Kenya-the history of it, the meaning behind the music and the people who created the music. Also included are some sound clips so the reader may hear what traditional Kenyan music sounds like.
Date visited: September 27, 2003
http://www.bluegecko.org/kenya/
Religion. This page identifies the major religious groups within Kenya. A brief description of each is provided.
Date visited: September 27, 2003
http://www.sas.upenn.edu/African_Studies/NEH/k-relig.html
Folklore. This site contains a brief description of history of folklore in Kenya and what some of the proverbs meant.
Date visited: September 27, 2003
http://www.sas.upenn.edu/African_Studies/NEH/k-folk.html
Safaris. This page provides a description of several different types of safaris tourists may be interested in taking. The types of wildlife and environment of each safari are listed with links to look at other sites and pictures.
Date visited: September 27, 2003
http://www.magicalkenya.com/default.nsf/_fsafaris1/2?opendocument&s=2&l=1
Game Parks. Kenya is known for the animals and botanical life that reside there. This site provides links to each park in Kenya, detailing their sizes, geographical location, etc. The map of Kenya is again visible with each park labeled.
Date visited: September 27, 2003
http://www.kenyaweb.com/tourism/parks/index.htm
Parks and Reserves. This site contains more detailed information about the most popular parks in Kenya. Included are lists of major animals, attractions, geography, etc.
Date visited: September 27, 2003
http://www.kws.org/mtkenya.htm
Scuba Diving. This site provides information on diving in the North and South coasts (Mombasa and Pemba Island). Included are descriptions of marine life such as trigger fish and coral. Extra links are provided for additional information.
Date visited: September 27, 2003
http://www.africanmeccasafaris.com/africandiving.asp
Birds of Kenya. Kenya has hundreds of birds-some are familiar to us and some are not. This page contains information and pictures of over 100 different types of birds including vultures, storks, and flamingoes.
Date visited: September 27, 2003
http://www.dc-adnet.com/Photo-Info/birder.htm
Kenya Beasts. This site provides general descriptions of the beasts of Africa-carnivores, primates, reptiles, other mammals, etc. Pictures are included as well as links to other sites.
Date visited: September 27, 2003
http://www.kenyabeasts.org.uk/main.htm
